A new favourite for me, Regina Spektor's version led me to the Peggy Lee version, both wonderful.
Originally in A, I've moved it up to C, You can move it how you like here: http://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/r/regina_spektor/my_dear_acquaintance_crd.htm
C F/C C Am E7
My dear acquaintance, it's so good to know you
Am Em
For strength of your hand
F G
That is loving and giving
C C/F
And a happy new year
C Am E7
With love overflowing
Am Em
With joy in our hearts
G C
For the blessed new year
Em A7 Dm G
Raise your glass and we'll have a cheer
C Am D7 G
For us all who are gathered here
C C/F C Am E7
And a happy new year to all that is living
Am Em F G
To all that is gentle, kind, and forgiving
Em A7 Dm G
Raise your glass and we'll have a cheer
C Am G C
My dear acquaintance, a happy new year
C C/F C Am E7
All of those who are hither and yonder
Am Em
With love in our hearts
F G
We grow fonder and fonder
Em A7 Dm G
Hail to those who we hold so dear
C Am D7 G
And hail to those who are gathered here
C C/F C Am E7
And a happy new year to all that is living
Am Em F G
To all that is gentle, young, and forgiving
Em A7 Dm G
Raise your glass and we'll have a cheer
C Am G C
My dear acquaintance, a happy new year
Awesome! Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Thank you! I just discovered this wonderful song and can play and sing it thanks to you.
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